US3226133A
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Trailer hitch locking device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-26
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1982-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Geresy Steve
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/58; B60D1/60; B60D1/01; B60D1/06; B60D1/065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
AN UNAUTHORIZED USE PREVENTING DEVICE FOR TRAILER HITCHES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A TRAILER HITCH HAVING A SPHERICAL END WITH AN OPEN BOTTOM AND A TOP OPENING, A BALL DETACHABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HITCH END AND HAVING A BORE THERETHROUGH, A PIN EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HITCH TOP OPENING INTO SAID BALL BORE AND MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID PIN TO SAID BALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
AN UNAUTHORIZED USE PREVENTING DEVICE FOR TRAILER HITCHES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A TRAILER HITCH HAVING A SPHERICAL END WITH AN OPEN BOTTOM AND A TOP OPENING, A BALL DETACHABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HITCH END AND HAVING A BORE THERETHROUGH, A PIN EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HITCH TOP OPENING INTO SAID BALL BORE AND MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID PIN TO SAID BALL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |